The Maped Creativ Animaker Flash Set and the Maped Creativ Animaker Flip Set work by transforming drawings into cartoons to take imagination to the next level. 

Maped has unveiled two new innovative products, uniquely designed to bring children’s creations to life. The Maped Creativ Animaker Flash Set and Maped Creativ Animaker Flip Set are two kits that aim to truly capture children’s imaginations as the free Animaker application transforms their drawings into cartoons.

In a few simple steps, children aged 6+ can bring their drawings to life with the help of the Maped Creativ Animaker Flash Set. First, children start their animation by colouring in the 12 drawings on one of the double pages in the A4 notebook provided. Once complete, the free Animaker app can be downloaded. Users can then capture a photo of each square, select the pace for their animation and create their own mini cartoon that can be downloaded. There are 12 animations to discover, plus a bonus activity to create their own designs.

The Maped Creativ Animaker Flip Set is a great educational activity with which kids aged 7+ can discover the basics of animation. Children sketch and colour in the flipbook before transforming the story into cartoons. By following the guide on the free Animaker app, users can film their very own flipbook, select the pace and their personalised animation will appear. Once downloaded, they can share it as a captivating GIF with family and friends.

With the Animaker Flip Set, children can create four cartoons using the flipbook tool, elastic band and two flipbooks. The kit includes a wooden support to allow the flipbook to be propped up and flicked through easily. Thanks to its compact design, aspiring animators can keep their Animaker flip book with them to doodle and create cartoons on the move.

Both sets are available in three different designs and are bursting with everything children need, including 12 vibrant Mini Maped colouring pencils, one Maped black felt-tip pen, one Maped pencil, one Precision Maped eraser and one instructional guide/video QR.

Speaking about the brand’s Animaker products, Gray Richmond, managing director at Maped Helix, said: “We’re really passionate about coming up with products that will encourage children’s creativity and bring their imagination to life. These new sets are designed to let children take their imaginations to the next level, while acquiring new skills.”

For sales enquiries, contact 01384 286 860 or scott.goodman@mapedhelix.co.uk.